Drugs Payment Scheme

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Ceisteanna (494)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

494. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the estimated amount it would cost to reduce the monthly limit of the drugs payment scheme from €144 to €125; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24401/17]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.